This slideshow design made with Smilebox We took a much needed family vacation during spring break. It was the calm before the storm (never mind that it did actually storm the first day of our vacation). The storm of packing, moving, renovating, moving again. We … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico Vacation
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Vacation – 5:00 Fridays TM
I'll be taking a short break while the boys are on break. It's time to shut down and recharge with my family. See you in a week or so. Peace. I leave you with this. Vacation 1 ounce rum1 ounce Grand Marnier3 ounces pineapple juice3 ounces citrus soda (like Sprite)splash … [Read more...] about Vacation – 5:00 Fridays TM
Lucky 13, the Anniversary Edition
Forget about Albert Einstein's birthday. Forget about Pi Day. Today is our 13th wedding anniversary. Lucky 13 indeed. Lucky to be married to Mac Daddy, who laughs at my good jokes and guffaws at my bad ones, who is my fiercest cheerleader and most loyal … [Read more...] about Lucky 13, the Anniversary Edition
A Book Brought Me to Tears
I knew I should have taken off my mascara before settling in to read last night. I wrote this promptly after reading to my sons and tucking them in. Bird goes to sleep with a book within reach, and Deal goes to sleep surrounded by a menagerie of stuffed friends. These boys of … [Read more...] about A Book Brought Me to Tears
Too Much Screen Time
Do you sometimes wonder what you did before the days of wifi internet and social media? We regard wifi as a right and cannot live without it. We have phones smarter than us and in an ironic twist, social media sucks the social skills out of real people interactions. I'm … [Read more...] about Too Much Screen Time
Puttin’ on the Ritz for Mercy for America’s Children
Just before Christmas, my friend Stacy wrote about her commitment to Mercy for America's Children. She serves on the board, and as a teacher and a mother, she has special perspective on the hearts and minds of children. I applaud her contribution to our community every single … [Read more...] about Puttin’ on the Ritz for Mercy for America’s Children
Mercy for America’s Children Needs Our Support
My friend Stacy wrote this. She was Bird's teacher for two years and left a magical touch on our family. Read on, and you'll see why. Each year around this time, we give thanks for our families. But do we ever stop to think about what that really means? Why are we grateful … [Read more...] about Mercy for America’s Children Needs Our Support